The season of Advent is almost here, and St. Francis is filled with opportunities to celebrate, serve, and prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Mark your calendars and join us for these joyful events!

Sunday, December 7

Join us for this special musical celebration that blends storytelling and choral music to bring the Christmas message to life. Invite your friends and family for this special presentation!

December 8 & 15

"Finding Hope, Peace, and Joy this Christmas" - Join us at 9:15 am for coffee and light refreshments followed by a time to reflect on this advent season, awaiting the coming of Christ. All are welcome!

9 AM–12 PM
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Deadline: December 16

In this season of giving thanks, we have a special opportunity to express gratitude to our wonderful staff at St. Francis. To show our appreciation for their dedicated service, a love offering is being collected through December 16 to be distributed on December 17. Donations may be placed in the offering box at church or made online. If you choose to give online, select the option for “Staff Love Offering.” All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Wednesdays at 10am
in the Pavilion

Friendship Bible Study is back. This season, we’ll be exploring Ten Women of the Bible by Max Lucado. Books are available for $10 from Marti, Becky, or Janet. Come join us for meaningful study, fellowship, and friendship!

Deadline: December 14

Just a few ornaments remaining!

Look for the Angel Tree in the sanctuary and choose an ornament to sponsor a family in need this Christmas. Please return unwrapped gifts by December 14.

December 21

“The Light Has Come” - Join us for a joyful evening as our children present this year’s Christmas Program, The Light Has Come, during a special Dinner & a Show on Sunday, December 21 at 5:00pm.

To help us prepare enough food for everyone, please RSVP by emailing children@stfrancischarlotte.org. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

Sundays at 9:00AM

As we begin a new Christian year, we will start "Worship Warm-Ups" (formerly called Sermon Tailgates) at 9:15 am on Sundays. Let us get together around 9 for fellowship and share our thoughts in small groups.

December 20

Arboretum Walmart — 1-hour sign-ups

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Make it a family event! sign-up in the narthex!

December 24

5:00 PM

Join us for this special candlelight worship

1st Sunday of the Month

Join us in person as we partake of the Lord's supper during worship.

1st Sunday of the Month

Bring your donated food to the altar for our neighbors in need!

As we head into a new season, we're looking for more caring hearts and helping hands to support our nursery and children's church. If you love kids and want to make a lasting impact, this is a beautiful way to pour into the next generation. Whether you can help weekly or once a month, we’d love to have you on the team!

Interested? Contact Jennie Parker, Director of Children’s Ministries, at children@stfrancischarlotte.org.

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